Coronation Street once again offers a pretty powerful story from the same woman who plays Debbie Webster. And what her life in reality is like is way beyond what viewers expect. An actress has been given unworldly advice about her body and her career in acting.
However, she went her own way. Elsewhere, her personal journey has become one of the strongest parallels of Debbie’s difficult scenes. Keep reading to get the scoop.
Sue Devaney Looks Back At Industry Pressure And Her Own Growth
Sue Devaney remembers a time when a casting director asked her to think about limb-length surgery. He believed that it would help her career. Later, she stood at five feet and heard many comments when she started acting. Also, she had a thought that she won’t get work because of her height or voice. When she went to auditions, she changed her accent. She spoke in a polished tone to have a perfect voice.
However, with time, she learnt to trust who she is. And now she enjoys playing Northern women as she knows that space well. She also loves classic theatre, and she likes comedy from the North. Elsewhere, Debbie Webster returned to the cobbles after a year away. She faced early dementia and many other dramatic moments. And recently, she took the blame for Billy Hayhew’s death to save her son.
However, he refused to speak to her. He believed she was his sister. In prison shet gets help from Lou Michaelis and trouble from Paula. She had once fought with her at the hotel. Elsewhere, Sue says that she will form a nice bond with Lou. However, she also gets into fights with Paula.
Sue Talks About Work, Money, Coronation Street Stability And Her Life Now
Sue worked for more than forty years before returning to Corrie again. Fans know her from Casualty and Dinnerladies. She also took many different jobs to support herself. She even dressed as a robin at a garden centre before rejoining the soap. And when someone recognised her, she joked that she was a robin that day.
And since her parents died early, she handled money problems alone. She changed homes when she needed to save money. Also, in real life, she found love with Jim O’Farrell. They both met on a flight and married after two years. Also, she enjoys her days with her husband in Yorkshire. For more Coronation Street spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.